Party Appetizer Recipes
Strawberries with Goat Cheese and Toasted Pecans
a whole lot of bang for your buck Three ingredients and maybe five minutes of your time equal delicious results that happen to be beautiful too. They may not be chocolate covered strawberries that everyone knows and loves but once you make these you will not even remember what chocolate strawberries are. Orange and Goat Cheese Crostini, Healthy Caprese Salad, and Figs with Honey are some other easy appetizer recipes that have fresh fruit that gives them the beautiful results everyone loves. Continue Reading »
Rum-Soaked Watermelon
a super simple side, snack or dessert Oh man this is refreshingly good. This rum-soaked watermelon is a delicious way to start or end any meal. If you are looking to feed a crowd and appear to be a gourmet, then this watermelon fruit dish is for you. There are just a few simple steps and a few simple ingredients. Candied Clementines are another great way to fancy up fruit at any get together. Continue Reading »
Jalapeno Poppers
a quick, easy cheese-stuffed jalapeno dish Super easy to make, this Jalapeño Popper appetizer is a quick dish to prepare and serve during your favorite sports games and reality show countdowns. Stuffed with different cheeses and spices, these jalapenos poppers are sure to be a hit and a favorite among appetizer snacks. Not a fan of spicy foods? Simply scrape out the seeds and this will calm down the heat. Be sure to watch my internet video - cooking class - to discover exactly how to make these jalapeno poppers! These jalapeno poppers go great with fresh Avocado Whip and homemade Salsa. Continue Reading »
Orange and Goat Cheese Crostini
consider this a citrus gift: beautiful color, fresh taste This vibrant dish is a great appetizer option. You can serve this with a mandarin orange segment placed on top (as shown in the picture) or you can get “fancy” and make a homemade marmalade as described in this easy recipe. Continue Reading »
Healthy Caprese Salad
a fresh twist on the traditional caprese dish Caprese is typically made up of fresh tomatoes, basil, buffalo mozzarella and balsamic. My quick caprese salad is a twist on this delicious treat and substitutes fresh, sweet summer peaches instead of tomatoes. The peaches add an unexpected flavor when combined with the fresh mozzarella. It is a real hit in the summer. I love to use fresh food when cooking (my secret to great tasting food is to use fresh any time you can make the substitute). This caprese salad will have your mouth dancing all summer long. Serve this with my Orange Chicken Burger and Elephant Ears for dessert. Continue Reading »
